SGS Overlord is a full-fledged strategic game focused on the operations of World War II in Normandy. The game's action begins with the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and continues until the end of August, when the initial push and the main phase of the fighting conclude. A player can choose to command either the German forces, attempting to hold the front for as long as possible, or the Allied forces, seeking to secure a beachhead and advance into enemy territory.
The game uses three-day turns, which allow each phase of the battle to be recreated in detail. SGS Overlord offers a variety of scenarios, including a grand campaign and shorter missions such as «Bocage» and «Battle for Cherbourg». SGS Overlord is recommended for players who want to experience tense strategic battles and feel the atmosphere of one of the most significant events of World War II.